Upcoming Events

HALF TERM. Celebrate the Supermoon on 19 February when its face will be fully illuminated. Early Native American tribes gave different names to the full moon during the year. Come and find out more and make your own Native American Moon calendar to take home. Free with normal admission to the museum. A drop-in activity…

EXHIBITION: In March 1800 using three thermometers, a prism and a piece of white card William Herschel made one of science’s most ground breaking discoveries, infrared radiation. Used today in devices ranging from TV remote controls to space satellites, infrared is helping us to push boundaries in medicine, understand global warming, and photograph the furthest…

EASTER HOLIDAYS. The Pinwheel Galaxy is a spiral-shaped galaxy about 21 million light years away from Earth. It is found in the constellation Ursa Major and with a nice, dark sky, you can see it with binoculars or a small telescope. Come and make your own spinning version of the Pinwheel Galaxy! Free with normal admission to…

Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to have the opportunity to take part in daytime astronomy on the day of the solstice from the very garden the Planet Uranus was discovered in 1781. Solstice will occur at 10.08 GMT. Free with normal admission to the museum Generously supported by the Bath Astronomers

Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to have the opportunity to take part in night-time stargazing, including observing a partial lunar eclipse from the very garden the Planet Uranus was discovered in 1781. Adult: £10 Concessions: £7 Child: £4 (must be aged 8+) Tickets are limited; please book online below or contact Joe Middleton to…

William Herschel was the first person to discover the existence of infrared light. During Museums week you can explore infrared images and make an infrared inspired collage to take home. Free with normal admission. A drop-in activity available all day.

Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to have the opportunity to take part in daytime astronomy on the day of the transit of Mercury. Free with normal admission to the museum. Generously supported by the Bath Astronomers